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title: "Microsoft EA Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-10"
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# Microsoft EA Contract

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ddd5498-36df-4ff3-a36c-80fc7e936c82

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, located in England, has been involved in the procurement process for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) contract, which falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) - Lot 3. The total contract value amounts to £5,837,694.72, covering a period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ultima Business Solutions LTD as of 27th May 2025. The award notice was published on 10th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of providing services related to Microsoft products. It presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the purchasing arrangements allowed for such companies. The tender's scale and continuity over three years provide stability and predictability for the successful contractor, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with the requisite expertise and capacity in this field. Companies like Ultima Business Solutions LTD, which operate on a large scale, are well-suited to meet the demands of this contract, benefiting from the long-term engagement with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

Procurement of Microsoft EA contract via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (RM6098) - Lot 3: Software. The contract term is for 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab67c4-d0eb-49d6-b01d-9ff978bcc5ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,837,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,837,694 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab67c4-d0eb-49d6-b01d-9ff978bcc5ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ab67c4-d0eb-49d6-b01d-9ff978bcc5ad
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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